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The Central Log Server must be configured to use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for log records.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-206457SRG-APP-000116-AU-000270SV-206457r960927_ruleCCI-000159low
Description
Without an internal clock used as the reference for the time stored on each event to provide a trusted common reference for the time, forensic analysis would be impeded. Determining the correct time a particular event occurred on a system is critical when conducting forensic analysis and investigating system events. If the internal clock is not used, the system may not be able to provide time stamps for log messages. Additionally, externally generated time stamps may not be accurate. Applications can use the capability of an operating system or purpose-built module for this purpose.
STIGDate
Central Log Server Security Requirements Guide2024-12-04

Related Frameworks

1 mapping across 4 frameworks
SCF0 mappings

No source states a mapping between these directly.

Also reachable in 3 hops (2) derived by us, not asserted by any source

Each of these is a route we composed by chaining published mappings. No publisher states a relationship between the two endpoints.

MON-07Time Stamps
0.50
SEA-20Clock Synchronization
0.50
NIST 800-530 mappings

No source states a mapping between these directly.

Also reachable in 2 hops (15) derived by us, not asserted by any source

Each of these is a route we composed by chaining published mappings. No publisher states a relationship between the two endpoints.

AC-2(4)Automated Audit Actions
1.00
AC-6(9)Log Use of Privileged Functions
1.00
AU-12Audit Record Generation
1.00
AU-12(3)Changes by Authorized Individuals
1.00
AU-14(1)System Start-up
1.00
AU-3Content of Audit Records
1.00
AU-3(1)Additional Audit Information
1.00
AU-6(4)Central Review and Analysis
1.00
AU-7Audit Record Reduction and Report Generation
1.00
AU-7(1)Automatic Processing
1.00

+5 more (top 10 by confidence shown)

NIST 800-1710 mappings

No source states a mapping between these directly.

Also reachable in 3 hops (1) derived by us, not asserted by any source

Each of these is a route we composed by chaining published mappings. No publisher states a relationship between the two endpoints.

3.3.7
1.00
CCI1 mapping
CCI-000159
1.00

Details

Check Text (C-206457r960927_chk)

Examine the configuration. Verify the Central Log Server uses internal system clocks to generate time stamps for log records. If the Central Log Server is not configured to use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for log records, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-6717r285616_fix)

Configure the Central Log Server to use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for log records.